Washington, D.C. — Donald Trump arrived in the nation’s capital on Saturday evening, igniting celebrations for his second presidential inauguration, set to take place on Monday. This event follows a tumultuous four years marked by a departure from the city under the shadow of a Capitol attack by his supporters. His descent on Washington aligns with pageantry that mixes solemnity with festivity, as he prepares to embrace power once again.

Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania and their son Barron, touched down at Dulles Airport before heading to a fireworks gala at Trump National Golf Club, located about 30 miles outside the city. As he exited the plane, Trump acknowledged supporters with a wave and pumped his fist in the air, signaling a triumphant return.

Organizers are making adjustments as an Arctic outbreak threatens frigid temperatures for Inauguration Day. As temperatures are forecasted to plunge, many outdoor events, including the swearing-in ceremony that typically occurs on the Capitol's steps, are being moved indoors. Trump commented on the decision, stating, “I don’t want to see people hurt or injured...Therefore, I have ordered the Inauguration Address to be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda,” similar to Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985.

The celebratory lineup includes high-profile guests from various spheres, such as tech moguls—Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg—and entertainment figures like country stars Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, hip-hop artist Nelly, and actor Jon Voight. Notably absent from this year's festivities will be former First Lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, both of whom have chosen to skip the ceremony.

On Sunday, the day before his inauguration, Trump plans to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, followed by a rally at Capital One Arena. The next day will commence with a traditional prayer service at St. John's Episcopal Church before he moves to the White House for tea with outgoing President Joe Biden.

Protests have started early, with demonstrators taking to the streets conveying opposition to Trump's policies. This includes a rebranded Women’s March, which is now focused on wider issues such as reproductive rights and democracy rather than solely on Trump. The participatory energy, however, is notably diminished compared to the massive turnout in 2017.

Once Trump takes the oath, he will address the nation, and there are expectations for a robust agenda from his administration in the days that follow, including potential executive actions on controversial matters like TikTok operations in the U.S. and immigration policies.

The mood in Washington is mixed, with festivities juxtaposed against sentiments of protest on significant national issues such as abortion and immigration rights. Nonetheless, Trump’s return marks a pivotal point in American politics as he seeks to implement his vision in a new term, surrounded by both supporters and dissenters.

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